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Versions of s. 38.35(4)

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    However, a communication between the non-governmental party or their counsel and the special counsel that, if the relationship were one of lawyer and client, would be subject to solicitor-client privilege or the professional secrecy of advocates is deemed to be subject to that privilege or professional secrecy. For greater certainty, in respect of that communication, the special counsel is not a compellable witness in any proceeding.